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REPLAY: Life Insurance with Bobby Samuelson, Part 1: Whole Life Insurance

REPLAY: Life Insurance with Bobby Samuelson, Part 1: Whole Life Insurance

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With the typical asset division in investment planning being turned on its head, life insurance could be a beneficial alternative option. 

How does life insurance fit within portfolio planning?

In this episode, Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl speak with Bobby Samuelson, Executive Editor at Life Product Review and President of Life Innovators. Together they discuss whole life insurance by exploring the importance of understanding the insurance company and its investment strategies when choosing a whole life policy.

Join the conversation and learn about:

  • How life insurance acts as an alternative investment
  • The complexities of investing in bonds
  • The importance of owning a participating policy from a mutual insurance company
  • How whole life insurance can benefit you as a fixed-income asset class
  • And more

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About Bobby Samuelson:

Bobby co-founded Life Innovators in 2018 and has been President and CEO since its inception. Bobby was formerly Senior Vice President and Head of Life Insurance and Annuity Product Development and Pricing at Brighthouse Financial and Vice President of Life Product Development at MetLife. He is also the Executive Editor of The Life Product Review since 2012. Bobby is a regular keynote speaker at corporate and industry events.

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Parenting Tips With Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Judith Adamo

Parenting Tips With Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Judith Adamo

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Are you struggling to maintain a routine with your children while juggling the demands of daily life?

You aren’t alone.

This week on the WealthStyle podcast, Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl sit down with Dr. Judith Adamo, a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in early childhood development. Throughout their conversation, they explore practical strategies for balancing parenting duties with personal life, especially during stressful situations. 

Listen to gain valuable insights and actionable tips for maintaining patience, modifying routines, and fostering independence in your children.

Key points from this episode include:

 

  • Understanding the importance of slowing down and accommodating your child’s pace and individuality
  • How to demonstrate appropriate courses of action and routines you want your children to emulate
  • Partnering effectively with your spouse to tackle challenges and share responsibilities
  • Acknowledging your mistakes and apologizing to your children to build mutual trust and respect
  • And more!

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About Dr. Judith Adamo:

Dr. Judith Adamo specializes in neuropsychology and psychoanalysis with a particular focus on developmental concerns, as well as parenting. More specifically, emotional dysregulation and/or attentional dysregulation are of particular interest. Helping families at all stages of life navigate the impact of such characteristics is her passion. She is an instructor at WCSPP whose class is entitled “Psychological Problems in Childhood: A Neurodevelopmental Perspective.” Finally, she is the President of the Psychoanalytic Association of WCSPP whose goal is to facilitate the continued education for members of the institute.

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Bitcoin Breakdown: Benefits, Risks, and Common Misconceptions

Bitcoin Breakdown: Benefits, Risks, and Common Misconceptions

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Curious about Bitcoin but overwhelmed by the noise? Get ready to unravel the complexities of the world’s most talked-about cryptocurrency.

Evan Wohl and Iván Watanabe invite Chet Schwartz, RICP®, a financial advisor at Strategies for Wealth, to demystify Bitcoin. Chet explains how cryptocurrency works, how it differs from traditional fiat currencies, and key benefits and risks that crypto investors should know about.

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel!

Iván, Evan, and Chet discuss:

  • Common terminology related to Bitcoin and blockchain technology
  • What it means to have a decentralized, permissionless network
  • How Bitcoin’s finite supply can potentially contribute to an anti-inflationary environment
  • Cryptocurrency as an asset class in a diversified portfolio
  • Future outlook for Bitcoin’s global adoption
  • And more

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About Chet Schwartz

Chet’s purpose is to transform and evolve the conversations people have about their personal finances so he can help them achieve financial balance. By making complex topics understandable and creating a safe, judgment-free forum for his clients to ask questions, Chet helps close the gaps in financial knowledge, serves as an informed sounding board, and uncovers any blind spots that may impact their present and future security. Chet has a “Protection First” philosophy, which means that before he looks at any risk-based investment options, protecting and securing his client’s assets and income is the highest priority. Recognizing that each client’s financial picture is different, it is his responsibility to create a broad, goals-based planning experience tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual or business.

Chet is extremely proud of the difference he has made in his clients’ lives, including business owners, Institutional Wall Street professionals, partners of law firms, and C-level executives. His special areas of expertise include estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and business continuity planning.

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Working With A Financial Advisor

Working With A Financial Advisor

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Navigating the twists and turns of today’s financial landscape is bound to raise a few questions.

Join Evan Wohl and Iván Watanabe as they delve into some of the most pressing financial queries and scenarios you may be facing in the current environment while highlighting the importance of having a financial advisor to help guide you. 

This conversation reflects on today’s real estate market dynamics, and the implications of interest rate changes, and expands into the broader scope of financial planning and investment strategies. 

Iván and Evan discuss:

  • The impact of the current interest rate environment on buying decisions in the real estate market
  • Strategies for navigating high mortgage rates and understanding the broader historical context of interest rates
  • The growing interest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and how they could fit into contemporary investment portfolios
  • The importance of asset liquidity and preparedness 
  • The value of diversified banking and safeguarding assets
  • And more

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A Conversation Between Dads

A Conversation Between Dads

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In this heartfelt conversation, Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl open up about the joys and challenges of fatherhood as Iván stands on the cusp of welcoming his second child, a baby boy.

With help from his colleague and friend, Evan, a seasoned parent of three, they explore the emotions, preparations, and adjustments that come with expanding a family. Their conversation is rich with insights, laughter, and love for their children as they offer their perspectives on the transformative experience of parenting. 

Highlights from this episode include:

  • The significance of support from family/community (It takes a village!)
  • Anxieties surrounding family expansion and how to prepare for their arrival
  • Financial preparations such as estate planning and college account funding
  • The pursuit of balancing career demands with the responsibilities of parenthood
  • Challenges and triumphs of being a parent and the importance of being adaptable and intentional in their approach
  • And more

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